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All I ever wanted to do is win, says Sixers signing Butler

13 noviembre 2018 19:11

Jimmy Butler is targeting success straight away after joining the Philadelpia 76ers, with this year's NBA Finals already in his sights.

The 76ers acquired Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a long-awaited trade, also bringing in Justin Patton as Dario Saric, Robert Covington and a second-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft were sent the other way.

Butler was said to be a disruptive influence in Minnesota, publicly clashing with Timberwolves team-mates, but he is adamant he has the fight to deliver for Philadelphia.

"That trophy [is the aim], getting that ring. All I ever wanted to do is win," the 29-year-old said as he was presented to the media on Tuesday. "I have a new opportunity here. That's the goal. That will always be the goal.

"[In Philadelphia] they like people who grind, who work hard. That's what I've built my basketball talent off. I love to work. I love to grind.

"It doesn't change now - if anything, it means I take it up a notch. I know the city loves that."